Hey girlfriend. This one’s a little tender.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you a real, honest update on what’s been going on in my life lately. Things have been a lot—and if you’re in a season where it feels like everything is spinning a little too fast and you’re just barely hanging on, this one’s for you.
I’m talking about the burnout I didn’t see coming, the toll it’s taken on my sleep, my kids, my marriage, and even my faith. I share how I made the incredibly hard (but necessary) decision to shut down my Amazon business for now, and how that felt like a giant, painful failure… but also like a chance to reset.
This episode is for the woman who’s been trying so hard to “make it all work” but knows deep down she can’t keep going at this pace.
✨ Inside the episode:
- Why my kids and I have been butting heads more than usual
- How JJ’s sleep regression and Joe’s changing schedule pushed me to my edge
- What God’s been showing me through my morning devotionals
- How food and hustle can be sneaky forms of comfort for me
- Why I’m choosing to slow down, breathe, and trust the Lord with what’s next
I even close this one out with a prayer over you (and myself), because I know I’m not the only one walking through this kind of overwhelm right now.
So if you’ve been burning the candle at both ends and you’re ready to finally stop striving and start surrendering, press play. God’s got you. He’s got us. Let’s walk this out together. 💛
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✨ Resources Mentioned:
- Scriptures I’ve been clinging to: Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 40:29-31, John 15:5
- The Keeping It Together-ish community on IG → @keepingittogetherish
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